Arnold Spielberg, radio amateur, father of famous filmmaker, SK

DJ0AJ · Aug 31, 2020

hi arnoldt respect fully vy73 DJOAJ ekrem

WD9C · Aug 31, 2020

To a great life and to all his accomplishments, well done sir, 73

W0PV · Aug 31, 2020

Some may not realize that a key plot element in Steven Spielbergs blockbuster E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was possibly influenced by his fathers avocation, as the resulting prop used was designed by a radio amateur, Henry K2SSQ.

How E.T. Really Called Home, 73 magazine April 1983 by @K2SSQ.

KJ7WT · Aug 31, 2020

W0PV said: ↑

There are many obits now being written on the recent passing of Arnold Spielberg, the father of Steven, a huge celebrity in cinema. Most of these report the fact that Arnold had his own quite significant career in electronic engineering, and he credits that to being a radio amateur, formerly W8IDX and W9AUM. His daughter Sue specifically mentions inspiration from involvement in amateur radio. Hope you appreciate the story too.

Arnold Spielberg, father of Steven Spielberg, dies at 103

LOS ANGELES — Arnold Spielberg, father of acclaimed film director Steven Spielberg, died of natural causes Tuesday at the age of 103, his family announced.

Arnold Spielberg, a pioneering computer designer, helped design General Electric’s GE-225 mainframe computer, enabling researchers at Dartmouth College to develop the coding tool known as BASIC that paved the way for personal computers, The Hollywood Reporter reported.

“When I see a PlayStation, when I look at a cell phone — from the smallest calculator to an iPad — I look at my dad and I say, ‘My dad and a team of geniuses started that,’” Steven Spielberg said, Variety reported.

According to the outlet, the elder Spielberg was born Feb. 6, 1917, in Cincinnati, Ohio. By the age of 6, he turned his family’s attic into a makeshift lab to create inventions. He received his first ham radio at 12, opening the door “to a lifetime of sharing stories with strangers over the airwaves.”

Sue Spielberg, one of Arnold Spielberg’s three daughters, said that radio connected her father to the world and changed his entire perspective.

“He made friends over the radio. He heard from people he never knew existed. He connected with strangers, and this affability is something he carried over into real life, often befriending another person in line at Starbucks or the table next to him,” Sue Spielberg told Variety.

Read more about Arnold Spielberg’s career and his influence on his children’s professional pursuits here.

Below are additional links to more detailed information on Arnold Spielbergs life, career, and amateur radio activities.

An excerpt from University of Cincinnati's Computing History blog - The grandfather of ET and the father of the modern Point-of-Sale system

Arnold was also a ham radio operator (call sign of W8IDX) using a system he had built himself. He was more interested in electronics than working at his cousins’ department store. He had to change his call sign while living in Kentucky to W9AUM (Always Under Modulated). He also built a phone transmitter during that time. He learned the department store business which paid later in his life. He went from stock-boy to assistant manager. In 1940 he was transferred to a store in Richmond, KY where he served as a co-manager. He learned a lot about managing a business, skills that would serve him well later in life.

An interview by GE with Arnold Spielberg at age 100.

There are more if you search, Google is your friend.

73, John, WØPV
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That is an amazing story! May he rest in peace, and may God comfort his family. he sounds like he was a good man.

M0WPJ · Sep 1, 2020

What an amazing story no wonder the son has been so successful a chip off the block. 73’sPeter M0WPJ

KO4DNI · Sep 2, 2020

Great story. May he Rest In Peace

K7EBR · Sep 5, 2020

VE4MM said: ↑

Who knew?

Cool story.

Bummer son Steven did not become an Engineer.

I suppose he still did OK without an Engineering degree.
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But the Eagle Scout still gave us so much to think about with his films.

K0EKA · Sep 5, 2020

I helped a friend, Al Lerman, a WW 2 Corsiar Pilot make a video recording about his life and his role in the war for Arnold Spielberg. Arnold had a sculptured head of Al Lerman made for a World War 2 museum, and this was Al's way of thanking him. To see this video and one other photo, go to https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/alvin-lerman-obituary?pid=156650066.

W0PV · Sep 8, 2020

K0EKA said: ↑

I helped a friend, Al Lerman, a WW 2 Corsiar Pilot make a video recording about his life and his role in the war for Arnold Spielberg. Arnold had a sculptured head of Al Lerman made for a World War 2 museum, and this was Al's way of thanking him. To see this video and one other photo, go to https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/alvin-lerman-obituary?pid=156650066.
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Nice video Ronnie. Below is an image and the story about the busts.

Al was related to Arnold, a cousin, and they worked at the Lerman Brothers department store in the Cincinnati area, which later was Arnolds inspiration as an EE for his development of point-of-sale systems. Along with Arnolds brother "Buddy" all three served during WWII in the Pacific.

"The above photo of three busts is of brothers Irvin and Arnold Spielberg and their cousin Alvin Lerman. Both Spielberg brothers served in the Army Air Corps. Mr. Lerman was a Naval Aviator. All three of the young men served their country in the Pacific War."

This text was taken from the detailed description of the 'Face to Face' exhibit at the National Museum of the Pacific War.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/national-museum-of-the-pacific-war/face-to-face/389485607196/

73, John, WØPV

N2GQ · Sep 8, 2020

God Bless...
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K0EKA · Sep 14, 2020

W0PV said: ↑

"The above photo of three busts is of brothers Irvin and Arnold Spielberg and their cousin Alvin Lerman. Both Spielberg brothers served in the Army Air Corps. Mr. Lerman was a Naval Aviator. All three of the young men served their country in the Pacific War."

This text was taken from the detailed description of the 'Face to Face' exhibit at the National Museum of the Pacific War.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/national-museum-of-the-pacific-war/face-to-face/389485607196/

73, John, WØPV
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Thank You John, I had never seen the busts before.
73
Ron Cox KØEKA

W3KW · Sep 18, 2020

W0PV said: ↑

There are many obits now being written on the recent passing of Arnold Spielberg, the father of Steven, a huge celebrity in cinema. Most of these report the fact that Arnold had his own quite significant career in electronic engineering, and he credits that to being a radio amateur, formerly W8IDX and W9AUM. His daughter Sue specifically mentions inspiration from involvement in amateur radio. Hope you appreciate the story too.

Arnold Spielberg, father of Steven Spielberg, dies at 103

LOS ANGELES — Arnold Spielberg, father of acclaimed film director Steven Spielberg, died of natural causes Tuesday at the age of 103, his family announced.

Arnold Spielberg, a pioneering computer designer, helped design General Electric’s GE-225 mainframe computer, enabling researchers at Dartmouth College to develop the coding tool known as BASIC that paved the way for personal computers, The Hollywood Reporter reported.

“When I see a PlayStation, when I look at a cell phone — from the smallest calculator to an iPad — I look at my dad and I say, ‘My dad and a team of geniuses started that,’” Steven Spielberg said, Variety reported.

According to the outlet, the elder Spielberg was born Feb. 6, 1917, in Cincinnati, Ohio. By the age of 6, he turned his family’s attic into a makeshift lab to create inventions. He received his first ham radio at 12, opening the door “to a lifetime of sharing stories with strangers over the airwaves.”

Sue Spielberg, one of Arnold Spielberg’s three daughters, said that radio connected her father to the world and changed his entire perspective.

“He made friends over the radio. He heard from people he never knew existed. He connected with strangers, and this affability is something he carried over into real life, often befriending another person in line at Starbucks or the table next to him,” Sue Spielberg told Variety.

Read more about Arnold Spielberg’s career and his influence on his children’s professional pursuits here.

Below are additional links to more detailed information on Arnold Spielbergs life, career, and amateur radio activities.

An excerpt from University of Cincinnati's Computing History blog - The grandfather of ET and the father of the modern Point-of-Sale system

Arnold was also a ham radio operator (call sign of W8IDX) using a system he had built himself. He was more interested in electronics than working at his cousins’ department store. He had to change his call sign while living in Kentucky to W9AUM (Always Under Modulated). He also built a phone transmitter during that time. He learned the department store business which paid later in his life. He went from stock-boy to assistant manager. In 1940 he was transferred to a store in Richmond, KY where he served as a co-manager. He learned a lot about managing a business, skills that would serve him well later in life.

An interview by GE with Arnold Spielberg at age 100.

There are more if you search, Google is your friend.

73, John, WØPV
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Someone should share this thread with Steven. Not sure how to connect the two, but it would be worth the effort. Anyone in the know?

EB1ESY · Sep 24, 2020

Fenómeno entre los Fenómenos. Vuelve pronto amigo...

VU2EXP · Sep 26, 2020

W0PV said: ↑

There are many obits now being written on the recent passing of Arnold Spielberg, the father of Steven, a huge celebrity in cinema. Most of these report the fact that Arnold had his own quite significant career in electronic engineering, and he credits that to being a radio amateur, formerly W8IDX and W9AUM. His daughter Sue specifically mentions inspiration from involvement in amateur radio. Hope you appreciate the story too.

Arnold Spielberg, father of Steven Spielberg, dies at 103

LOS ANGELES — Arnold Spielberg, father of acclaimed film director Steven Spielberg, died of natural causes Tuesday at the age of 103, his family announced.

Arnold Spielberg, a pioneering computer designer, helped design General Electric’s GE-225 mainframe computer, enabling researchers at Dartmouth College to develop the coding tool known as BASIC that paved the way for personal computers, The Hollywood Reporter reported.

“When I see a PlayStation, when I look at a cell phone — from the smallest calculator to an iPad — I look at my dad and I say, ‘My dad and a team of geniuses started that,’” Steven Spielberg said, Variety reported.

According to the outlet, the elder Spielberg was born Feb. 6, 1917, in Cincinnati, Ohio. By the age of 6, he turned his family’s attic into a makeshift lab to create inventions. He received his first ham radio at 12, opening the door “to a lifetime of sharing stories with strangers over the airwaves.”

Sue Spielberg, one of Arnold Spielberg’s three daughters, said that radio connected her father to the world and changed his entire perspective.

“He made friends over the radio. He heard from people he never knew existed. He connected with strangers, and this affability is something he carried over into real life, often befriending another person in line at Starbucks or the table next to him,” Sue Spielberg told Variety.

Read more about Arnold Spielberg’s career and his influence on his children’s professional pursuits here.

Below are additional links to more detailed information on Arnold Spielbergs life, career, and amateur radio activities.

An excerpt from University of Cincinnati's Computing History blog - The grandfather of ET and the father of the modern Point-of-Sale system

Arnold was also a ham radio operator (call sign of W8IDX) using a system he had built himself. He was more interested in electronics than working at his cousins’ department store. He had to change his call sign while living in Kentucky to W9AUM (Always Under Modulated). He also built a phone transmitter during that time. He learned the department store business which paid later in his life. He went from stock-boy to assistant manager. In 1940 he was transferred to a store in Richmond, KY where he served as a co-manager. He learned a lot about managing a business, skills that would serve him well later in life.

An interview by GE with Arnold Spielberg at age 100.

There are more if you search, Google is your friend.

73, John, WØPV
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Thank you John W0PV for sharing info about OM Arnold Spielberg, else many of us could not know about him. He lived his life and achieved good many things. All ham sprit & interest reflected in his life, surely it should have also impact on his son too.
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